From Sneers to Cheers: Anthea’s Ascent

Chapter 132

No problem. replied Sherman. After a moment of thought, Sherman typed out another message, “What’s your number? It would make it easier to get in touch.”

The reply came quickly, along with a string of digits, “What’s yours?”

Sherman pulled out his phone and meticulously saved the number, triple–checking it before sending his own in return.

The reply was swift, “See you Saturday.”

Daniel stared at the screen before saying, “Sherman, what do you reckon Phoenix is like? Got a girlfriend? If he’s single, I’m setting him up with my sister! She’s been wanting to visit Cloudcrest anyway!”

In his mind, Phoenix could potentially become his brother–in–law. The more Daniel thought about it, the more excited he became, as if Phoenix was already part of the family.

Sherman twirled his pen, “So sure Phoenix is a guy?”

“Has to be a dude! No way a chick’s that awesome! Not to sound sexist, but when did you ever see a girl at the top of our class? Or a woman winning the top prize in any contest?”

Some women scream at the sight of a caterpillar or a cockroach! Too timid!

Would a guy be scared of those?

In Daniel’s mind, women could never measure up to men. He saw women as the delicate types, who couldn’t stand on their own without a man.

Phoenix was too incredible to be a woman.

Sherman, playing with the tassel of his pen, said, “You’re stereotyping. In the current world, equality is key. Your thinking is outdated.”

himself, but he never looked down on women.

humans were equal.

so you’re saying Phoenix could be

Sherman nodded slightly.

out loud, “No way! Let’s bet on it. If Phoenix is a

with Ms. Morris!”

best for Sherman and couldn’t bear to see him miss out

Rebecca.

“Sherman, you game?”

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his eyes, “Fine! If you lose, you stop

said, eager to

you’re bound to lose!” he

at the thought of Sherman rekindling things with

his

picked up his wristwatch from the table, fastening it with deliberate care. “Let’s get

days

wrap things

it!” Daniel nodded.

private

courier company.

let’s break up,” a pretty young woman said after